A roundup of the completely random things I came across this past month that actually made me stop and stare at my screen for a second.

With Mendoza eyeing a potential run for Chicago mayor, Illinois voters must choose her successor for the first time in a decade.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the "Company", "CDI", "we") today reported business results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Company Highlights Record net revenue ...

Two day care workers have been accused of attacking seven children.

The final phase of a mega rebuild and widening of I-80 starts Monday. However, drivers in the Joliet area can’t exhale yet.

Iowa weather: Off and on rain continues with storm potential Friday ...

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 029 FPUS53 KLOT 032200 AAA ZFPLOT Zone Forecast Product...UPDATED National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville, IL 400 PM CST Tue Mar 3 2026 ILZ104-041215- Central Cook- ...

PATASKALA, Ohio (WCMH) — A woman about to begin trial on child abuse charges at a daycare center, where a 1-year-old was ...

Fast food restaurants are offering limited-time seafood items in time for Lent, including fish sandwiches, shrimp tacos, and ...

We’re following up tonight on a disturbing daycare abuse case.  For the first time, we're hearing from the attorney of the alleged victims.

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has apologized to staff of his foundation over his ties to ...